Manchester United icon Teddy Sheringham has declared that Bruno Fernandes is a legitimate candidate for the 2027 Ballon d'Or, citing the Portuguese midfielder's sustained excellence at Old Trafford.

Sheringham's endorsement comes on the back of a historic individual campaign for Fernandes, who was named the PFA Players' Player of the Year after breaking the Premier League record for the most assists in a single season. Fernandes registered 21 assists alongside 9 goals, surpassing the previous mark of 20 set by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.

Fernandes carried that momentum into the new season, producing a hat-trick and an assist in a 5-2 win over Ipswich Town in the opening weeks.

Sheringham's verdict

Speaking to BetVictor Online Casino, Sheringham was unequivocal in his praise for the United captain.